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multiple - choice question the cell membrane is composed of saturated f…

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multiple - choice question
the cell membrane is composed of
saturated fatty acids
unsaturated fatty acids
phospholipids
triglycerides
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Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipids have a hydrophilic (water - loving) head and hydrophobic (water - fearing) tails. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids are components of some lipids but not the main component of the cell membrane. Triglycerides are a type of lipid used for energy storage and are not the main component of the cell membrane.

Answer:

C. phospholipids